Safety Engineer - Chemical

Job Description: Chemical Safety

Location: Jagiroad, Assam

Years of Experience: 8 to 12 Years

1. Key Responsibilities

A. Chemical Safety Management

• Develop, implement, and maintain chemical safety programs including chemical handling, storage, dispensing and disposal systems.
• Review and approve Chemical Risk Assessments, Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) for all chemical-related processes.
• Ensure compliance with standards such as NFPA, OSHA, SEMI S2/S8/S10, ISO 45001 and local regulations.
• Maintain and review SDS (Safety Data Sheets), chemical inventory, segregation guidelines and chemical compatibility matrices.
• Conduct safety reviews during tool installation, commissioning and process start-up.

B. Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure adherence to statutory and legal requirements (The OSH Code 2020, The Factories Act 1948, PESO, Pollution Control Board norms, etc.)
• Coordinate with various departments for preparation of HIRA document and maintain documentation.
• Prepare and maintain safety documentation such as HAZOP reports, SOPs, PTW systems, incident investigation reports and compliance checklists.

C. Audits, Training & Incident Response

• Conduct internal safety audits and support in external audits (statutory, customer, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001).
• Conduct training sessions on chemical handling, emergency response, spill management, PPE usage and gas safety for operators and other staff.
• Act as a key member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and lead response to chemical spills, leaks, exposures and other emergencies.
• Conduct mock drills related to the chemical spillage in coordination with related departments.

D. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate closely with process engineering, operations, maintenance, projects and facility teams to ensure that chemical safety is embedded throughout the facility lifecycle.
• Provide safety input during procurement of tools, chemicals and engineering projects.

2. Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of hazardous chemicals, toxic gases, solvents, pyrophoric, corrosives and related risk management.
• Hands-on experience with chemical safety systems, LOTO, PTW, incident investigation, root-cause analysis and emergency handling.
• Familiarity with semiconductor/cleanroom environment is a strong advantage.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, PFDs and safety interlock logic.
• Excellent communication, training and leadership skills.

3. Preferred Background

• Work experience in chemical plants, pharmaceutical plants, paint/coatings manufacturing or semiconductor/electronics manufacturing.
• Experience in greenfield project safety, commissioning or facility start-up is desirable.
• Exposure to international safety standards (SEMI, NFPA, OSHA, ISO 45001).